Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-67.46 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2164 Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd TSE:2164
46 GF Score
Price 円144.00
GF Value 円92.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chiikishinbunsha Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Chiikishinbunsha Co TSE:2164 -7.69% 46 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.46 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2164 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円92.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 386 Media - Diversified companies, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks worse than 259067.1% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-67.46.

The industry rank for Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2164's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 4.37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Chiikishinbunsha Co  (TSE:2164) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Chiikishinbunsha Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chiikishinbunsha Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Chiikishinbunsha Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Chiikishinbunsha Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -37.23 -54.85 -68.02 -67.46 -40.94

TSE:2164 vs NYT, WLY: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chiikishinbunsha Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Chiikishinbunsha Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(640.083+0.75 * 346.892+0.5 * 14.643-1646.26
-0-0)/13.468
=-54.85

Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(433.446+0.75 * 382.03+0.5 * 14.347-1642.555
-0-0)/13.569
=-67.46

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-67.46 mean?
Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-67.46 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co According to the industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #999999 out of 386 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.46. Based on the distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #999999 out of 386 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #999999 out of 386 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Chiikishinbunsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Media - Diversified companies is 4.37, based on 386 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円92.48, compared to a current price of 円144.00 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.46. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.46 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円144.00 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円92.48. GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2164:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-67.46
  • GF Value™: 円92.48 vs. price of 円144.00 (55.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2164:Japan
Address 1-11-16 Katsutadai Kita, Japan VH Katsutadai Building, 5th Floor, Chiba Prefecture, Yachiyo, JPN, 276-0020
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
46GF Score

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円144.00
Price
円92.48
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